Calls for mandatory health information on alcohol labels
But John Timothy, of alcohol industry standards body the Portman Group, said the research showed “there was little public interest in a radical overhaul of drinks labelling
and strong opposition to cramming more information on packs”.
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The Royal Society for Public Health is calling for change in alcoholic drinks
labelling, citing a public “awareness vacuum” on how alcohol affects health.
“It is clear from this research that the public want labels to include the drinking guidelines, and we know from our own research
that 81% of the public want to see the guidelines on labels.
But a drink industry body said the public is “strongly opposed to cramming more information on a pack”.
He said the Portman Group continually updates guidance to alcohol producers so
consumers are provided “with accurate and accessible health information”.
Prof Shirley Cramer CBE of RSPH, said: “The potential health consequences of alcohol consumption are more
serious than many people realise,” with 90% of Britons unaware of the link between alcohol and cancer.
Prof Sir Ian Gilmore, of the Alcohol Health Alliance (AHA), welcomed the report: “Alcohol is linked with over 200 disease
and injury conditions, including heart disease, liver disease and at least seven types of cancer.”
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